Spider and Thread Veins

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Unwanted thread veins are the unsightly blue, red or purple clusters or webs of superficial, small veins mostly found on the legs. Formally they are called telangiectasias or sunburst varicosities. They are different from varicose veins, as they are very fine and not bulging. The name is interchangeable with thread veins.

Thread veins are caused by abnormal blood circulation, weak vein walls or faulty vein valves.
Factors that contribute to their development are hereditary and like varicose veins women get them more than men may be due to hormonal changes and pregnancy. However there are other factors like standing or sitting for long periods of time, crossing your legs when sitting, weight gain and some medications

Prevention of thread veins

A big part of the prevention and treatment is similar to those for varicose veins.

Treatment at Castleknock Cosmetic Clinic Dublin

Dr Házem Kahlout
MB, BCh, MBCAM, LRCPI, LRCSI, BAO(NUI), DPM
Dr. Házem Kahlout is the Medical Director of Castleknock Cosmetic Clinic, Laser Surgery & Medical Aesthetics. He is a graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 1989. He was trained in the use of medical aesthetics internationally at Harley Street, London, hands on by pillars of the industry.
He is a member of the:
Irish Association of Cosmetic Doctors (Founding Member)
British Association of Cosmetic Doctors (BACD)
American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM)
National Council of Laser Excellence (NCLE)
Union Internationale De Medicine Esthetique (UIME)
Certified Member of Network-Lipolysis
British Association of Body Sculpting, (BABS)
European Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
He is a fully registered practitioner with the Medical Council of Ireland and the General Medical Council in the UK.
Dr Kahlout practices aesthetic medicine as opposed to cosmetic surgery and all treatments are walk in/walk out without the need for general anesthetic or overnight hospital stay.
Castleknock Cosmetic Clinic was one of the first clinics in the Ireland to specifically focus on non invasive or minimally invasive aesthetic medical treatments.
In 2012 he was invited to be part of the cosmetic interventions working group that is consulting with HSE to improve standards with the cosmetic industry in Ireland.
Dr. Kahlout is an accredited Appraiser for the BACD and the General Medical Council in the UK overseeing the adequate performance of aesthetic doctors. Dr Kahlout has been practicing Aesthetic Medicine since 1998 and Castleknock Cosmetic Clinic was established in 2001.